Best time to visit Nagarkot, Nepal

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The best time to visit Nagarkot is October-November

Are you looking for the best time to visit Nagarkot? Well, you’re in the right place! Although Nagarkot is a great destination to visit almost all year round, October-November is the best time to go due to its perfect climate conditions. Around this time of year, flights and accommodation can also be cheaper as it is outside of key peak holiday seasons if you book well enough in advance.

In summer, the temperature in Nagarkot can rise as high as 28℃ (83℉). The average low temperatures in winter float around 3℃ (37℉), while the coldest it gets down to is about 1℃ (33℉).

The sun stays up the longest in Nagarkot in May, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. July sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in December instead.

Keep reading to find all the info you need (and none of the stuff you don’t) about the best times to go to Nagarkot. By the time you get to the bottom, you’ll be ready to start booking your trip.

Warmest month

June

Least rainfall

December

Most daylight

May

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Nagarkot seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Nagarkot as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Nagarkot is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Nagarkot

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Nagarkot for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Nagarkot climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Nagarkot for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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Nagarkot in January

  • Average temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
  • Average high temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
  • Average low temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
  • Average humidity: 48%
  • Average sunny days: 24 days
  • Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 5 days
24 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Nagarkot in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Nagarkot in February

  • Average temperature: 10℃ (51℉)
  • Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
  • Average low temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
  • Average humidity: 45%
  • Average sunny days: 20 days
  • Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 7 days
20 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Nagarkot in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Nagarkot in March

  • Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average high temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
  • Average humidity: 40%
  • Average sunny days: 19 days
  • Average rainfall: 39mm (2") over 9 days
19 days
of pure sunshine
9 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Nagarkot in March, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Nagarkot in April

  • Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average high temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
  • Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
  • Average humidity: 41%
  • Average sunny days: 12 days
  • Average rainfall: 107mm (4") over 16 days
12 days
of pure sunshine
16 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Nagarkot in April, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Nagarkot in May

  • Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average humidity: 57%
  • Average sunny days: 5 days
  • Average rainfall: 168mm (7") over 24 days
5 days
of pure sunshine
24 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Nagarkot in May, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Nagarkot in June

  • Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
  • Average humidity: 71%
  • Average sunny days: 2 days
  • Average rainfall: 264mm (10") over 27 days
2 days
of pure sunshine
27 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Nagarkot in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Nagarkot in July

  • Average temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
  • Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average humidity: 87%
  • Average sunny days: 0 days
  • Average rainfall: 448mm (18") over 31 days
0 days
of pure sunshine
31 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Nagarkot in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Nagarkot in August

  • Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
  • Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
  • Average humidity: 87%
  • Average sunny days: 0 days
  • Average rainfall: 406mm (16") over 30 days
0 days
of pure sunshine
30 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Nagarkot in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Nagarkot in September

  • Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average humidity: 85%
  • Average sunny days: 1 days
  • Average rainfall: 279mm (11") over 28 days
1 days
of pure sunshine
28 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Nagarkot in September, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.

Nagarkot in October

  • Average temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
  • Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
  • Average humidity: 70%
  • Average sunny days: 9 days
  • Average rainfall: 89mm (4") over 19 days
9 days
of pure sunshine
19 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Nagarkot in October, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Nagarkot in November

  • Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
  • Average humidity: 66%
  • Average sunny days: 22 days
  • Average rainfall: 15mm (1") over 7 days
22 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Nagarkot in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Nagarkot in December

  • Average temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
  • Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average low temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
  • Average humidity: 56%
  • Average sunny days: 26 days
  • Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 4 days
26 days
of pure sunshine
4 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Nagarkot in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Nagarkot is usually June, where temperatures tend to rise to around 26℃ (78℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Nagarkot is generally around December. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in December first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Nagarkot is generally around July, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of July too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Nagarkot, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in May are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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